Prior information notice

Classic Sector

Directive 2004/18/EC

Services

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name, addresses and contact point(s)

National Roads Authority ( NRA )
N/A
St Martin's House
Waterloo Road Dublin 4
IE
Contact point(s): Cathal Masterson
For the attention of: Cathal Masterson
Telephone: +353 16602511
E-mail: tollingtender@nra.ie
Fax: +353 16680009

Internet address(es):
General address of the contracting authority/entity: http://www.nra.ie
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.etenders.gov.ie/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA01608

Further information can be obtained from: The above mentioned contact point(s)

I.2)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.3)

Main activity

Other: Roads Administration

Section II.B: Object of the contract (Supplies or services)

II.1)

Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority:

National Roads Authority Tolling Operation Contract

II.2)

Type of contract and place of delivery or of performance

Category No20: Supporting and auxiliary transport services

NUTS code

IRELAND

II.3)

Information on framework agreement

The notice involves the establishment of a framework agreement: no:

II.4)

Short description of nature and quantity or value of supplies or services:

The National Roads Authority (the Authority) wishes to inform interested parties of a planned procurement competition to procure tolling operation services for the M50 Tolling Operation and any future toll points which the Authority may introduce and/or operate on the road network in Ireland. The current tolling operation on the M50 is an Open Road Tolling system on Dublin’s orbital motorway which processes in excess of 110,000 vehicle passages per day. The tolling operation services include all aspects of vehicle identification, classification, account management, customer service provision, enforcement, financial reconciliation and ancillary services. It is anticipated that the procurement competition will commence in the second quarter of 2015.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the eTenders Web Site at www.etenders.gov.ie

This contract is divided into lots: yes

II.5)

Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

Main vocabulary

63712210 Highway toll services

Supplementary vocabulary

63712311 Bridge toll services

79941000 Toll-collection services

72232000 Development of transaction processing and custom software

72253000 Helpdesk and support services

72510000 Computer-related management services

79342300 Customer services

79342320 Customer-care services

79512000 Call centre

66172000 Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

II.6)

Scheduled date for start of award procedures

01.05.2015

II.7)

Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA): yes

II.8)

Additional information:

The Authority intends to schedule an industry briefing day in Q1 2015 to inform all interested parties of the procurement process and objectives. The Authority is open to meeting with interested parties prior to publication of the contract notice but interested parties should be aware that the Authority does not intend to discuss any details of the forthcoming competition at such meetings.

Interested parties should note that the National Roads Authority is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2014. If a party considers that any of the information it supplies should not be disclosed because of its commercial sensitivity, confidentiality or otherwise, such party must, when providing such information, clearly identify the specific information it does not wish to be disclosed and clearly specify the reason for its sensitivity. Please note that it is not sufficient to include a statement of confidentiality encompassing all information provided in any response submitted.

The National Roads Authority will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by any party in responding to this notice.

Interested parties should be aware that the information in this notice is indicative only and provided for information purposes; it may be altered or superseded by any subsequent documentation or notices issued.

Information about lots

Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority: Lot No: 1 Lot title: National Roads Authority Tolling Operation Contract

Short description:

SeeSection II.4

Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)

Main vocabulary

63712210 Highway toll services

Supplementary vocabulary

63712311 Bridge toll services

79941000 Toll-collection services

72232000 Development of transaction processing and custom software

72253000 Helpdesk and support services

72510000 Computer-related management services

79342300 Customer services

79342320 Customer-care services

79512000 Call centre

66172000 Financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Quantity or scope:

Indication about different date for start of award procedures and/or duration of contract

Additional information about lots:

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about European Union funds

The contract is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

VI.2)

Additional information:

See II.8

VI.3)

Information on general regulatory framework

Relevant governmental Internet sites where information can be obtained

Tax legislation www.revenue.ie

The Revenue Commissioners
Dublin Castle
Dublin 2 Dublin 2
IE

Internet address:

Environmental protection legislation www.epa.ie

Environmental Protection Agency
PO Box 3000
Co. Wexford Johnstown Castle Estate
IE

Internet address:

Employment protection and working conditions www.employmentrights.ie

National Employment Rights Authority
Government Buildings O'Brien Road
Co. Carlow Carlow
IE

Internet address:

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